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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,765.08, 467,504.04 and 185,809.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,765.08, 467,504.04 and 185,809.54 is: 256,421.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,765.08 : 467,504.04 = 185,809.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,765.08/467,504.04 = 185,809.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,765.08x = 467,504.04 × 185,809.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,765.08x = 86,866,710,620.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,866,710,620.54/338,765.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,421.68

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